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How Do I Set Up Automatic Scoring on an Assessment?

Tyler Spraul

Posted by Tyler Spraul, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) on September 10, 2020 — Updated on June 19, 2025

Here’s how to set up automatic scoring on an assessment using our Assessment Software.

Starting from the “Account” tab of your Dashboard, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

1. Click “Assessments” tab in the left sidebar.

In the Account tab, click on the “Assessments” option in the left sidebar.

Click 'Assessments' tab in the left sidebar.

2. Create a new assessment or select an existing one.

In the Assessments tab, select an existing assessment or create a new one, then click “Edit” in the Actions column.

Create a new assessment or select an existing one.

3. Check the “Score this assessment?” box.

Check the “Score this assessment?” box in the “Details” tab.

NOTE: You do NOT need to enter anything in the “Assessment Formula” field unless you want to customize the default method for scoring the assessment. We don’t recommend customizing scoring unless you are an advanced user!

Check the “Score this assessment?” box.

4. Add the fields you want to include in the scoring.

For example, add the dropdown and checkbox questions you want included in the scoring.

Add the fields you want to include in the scoring.

5. Assign points to the correct answers.

Assign point values to the field options you selected. Then, click “Save Assessment” to save your changes.

Assign points to the correct answers.

Now that you know how to set up automatic scoring, your assessments will return weighted results based on client answers!


Tyler SpraulTyler Spraul
is the director of UX and the head trainer for Exercise.com. He has his Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medicine and is an NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®). He is a former All-American soccer player and still coaches soccer today. In his free time, he enjoys reading, learning, and living the dad life.